tree

Discover Kaithal's rich history, ancient shrines, and the legacy of Bhai Desu Singh and Guru Tegh Bahadur. Delve into this historic town's vibrant past.

kalpataru

Explore Kalpataru's mythical journey and divine powers from the ocean's depths to Krishna's heroic tale. Discover more about this wish-granting tree.

Discover the rich heritage of Gurdwara Tahli Sahib, Munak Kalan, marking Guru Hargobind's visit; experience spirituality in Hoshiarpur, Punjab.

AGAUL, village 10 km from Nabha (30°22\'N, 76°9\'E) in Patiala district, has a historical shrine called Gurudwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib. In the course of a journey through this area, Guru Tegh Bahadur came and sat here under a pipal tree on the bank of a pond. The old pipal tree is not there now, but the pond, called Ram Talai and believed to possess medicinal properties for curing skin diseases, has since been lined and converted into a small sarovar, holy tank. 

Discover Bibi Rajani's unwavering faith and the miracle at Amritsar that transformed a leper. Dive into this inspiring 16th-century legend of devotion.

AKAR, a village in the interior of Patiala district, possesses a historical shrine called Gurdwara Nim Sahib. The Gurdwara commemorates the visit of Guru Tegh Bahadur who, during one of his journeys through the Malva territory, put up here near a mm (margosa) tree, which still exists. The leaves of one of the boughs of this tree which leans over the shrine are tasteless while those on the rest of the tree possess their natural bitter taste. The miracle is attributed to Guru Tegh Bahadur, who is said to have pulled off a twig from this branch and used it to cleanse his teeth.

Visit Ritha Sahib, 40 km northwest of Nanak Mata, and explore the sacred site where Guru Nanak revealed miracles and preached humanitarian service.

Explore the legacy of Amar Singh Majithia, a key figure under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, famed for his governance and archery skills in early Sikh history.

Explore the historical village of SAHOVAL, home to the revered Gurdwara Nanaksar, where Guru Nanak stayed under Ber Sahib. A site of spiritual significance.

adam

Explore the intriguing portrayal of Adam in the Guru Granth Sahib and its parallels to the biblical account, highlighting divine disapproval and consequences.

1
4 years Ago

Explore the deeper meaning of Aarti in Hinduism and Sikhism, where true worship goes beyond rituals and embraces the beauty of nature and truth.

3
4 years Ago

Explore the profound concept of Aatma and its connection to Paramaatma, God, and the transcendental self in Sikh and Hindu philosophies.

5

Explore the distinctive and largely unknown Sikh architectural style, with its rich history in gurdwaras, forts, and palaces, by S.S. Bhatti.

7

Discover the captivating history and architecture of Samman Burj, the octagonal Mughal marvel in Lahore Fort, known for its royal and administrative legacy.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.